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MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 5-19-21 The May 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on May 19, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Annexation request for 24 acres along Adams Street. After discussion, motion made by Scott Morgan to approve annexation request, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Question about boat access to LeSueur River on #199 - county project told to call them. DR442 FEMA project from 2019 will proceed with Dirt Merchants. Bolton and Menk engineers proceed with the project. Discussed township land division ordinance, attorney and Molly Westman are working on it. The Board approved Sanquist to proceed with the development of a draft Lot Division Ordinance using the Lime Township document as a template. Scott Morgan was contacted by Tom Davis regarding his driveway. Scott proposed a plan to address ponding and erosion concerns on Tami Lane. Second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor. Scott will oversee the project. Approved the Resolution for Action on the Violation at 20543 Indian Lake Road - Landscape business is operating in violation of ordinance and zoning. Mike Bracht mailbox replacement discussed- second time this has happened. Blue Earth county has specs for mailboxes. Dan Rotchadl moved to approve a new policy to be adopted by the township that Blue Earth County approved style mailboxes will be the only type of mailbox to replace any knocked down by the township in the future. Motion second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. Letter to go out to Mike notifying him of this. Road Report. Speed limits questions, pdf did not come through, Scott will resend. May be some dead trees along roadway by Daufenbachs Ron will look at it. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Road survey was done on May 19, 5:00 PM. June meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 6-15-21 The June 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on June 15, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent. Planner report. Lot division ordinance in the works, not done yet. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with all board members approving. 199th Street about done. River project should be started soon. Discussed Speed limit sign of 35 MPH that can be on Tami lane if the board wants to. Motion made by Dan second by Scott, for a Resolution to put up 35 MPH signs on Tami Lane and being designated a rural residential district road. Motion carried with all in favor. Mike Lynch and Tom Davis road issue was discussed. Jim Zarn had asked about the township road to be vacated down by the old Kern bridge. Board is not interested in vacating the road. Garage building built without permit and not setback far enough from county ditch right-of-way, attorney working on it. Tami lane culvert being replaced with bored in pipe. A neighbor requested the lawn be repaired to original shape when work is done. Road Report. 5 projects are done out of 13. May need mower rebuilt or a new one. Proceeding with John Deere to get a new one, approved by board with all in favor Ron Cords pay was discussed. Dan moved to go to $29.00 per hour. Motion made and carried with all in favor, to approve that amount. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. June meeting will be held on July 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 7-14-21 The July 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:30 PM on July 14, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent. Planner report: The USS Peach request for a CUP for a solar field was recommended for tabling by the PC to obtain more information for some neighbor gas line companies concern about electric discharge from the site. The motion by Scott, second by Mike to table the request to give the board up to 60 days to get additional information from applicant to the board and allow for action by the board within that time span. Motion carried with all in favor. RTS Properties request amendment to their CUP. Request was presented to PC, they denied the request as presented, with all in favor of denial. Molly went over request, issues and the recommendations given by the staff. Terri Saye said if no additions would be requested, but just have extra days would the board consider it. Mike said it would still need to meet Subpart #1, Findings required, and it does not. Ron wanted to see if more days would be allowed to spread out traffic and solve a major concern. Steve Howe asked if they or other businesses allowed to expand. Dan said any business needs to apply with the city. Laura bush, Madison lake- how many parking spaces are required, molly said 17 required. Jason Hammon asked when the last time police called for parking on highway? One time in five years? No more violations since then. Pond Road not open as many hours per day as they are allowed. The CUP request asked for everything, but what may be allowed? They are trying to be a good neighbor. Can they be open one extra weekend per month? Discussed not asking for everything in the application and not to deny CUP request because of everything in it. Jen Hansen, Hwy #22, concern about traffic, live along a highway, have to expect traffic. Dan Slatrer, Hwy #22, concern about getting emergency access, Ron said they always have access. Terri said it does not happen, except one time had access concern. Scott Morgan concerned about past violations. Terri said they have tried to work out the violations. Ron said the 4 days they are open too many customers come it, if they had more days to be open and that would spread out the rush. They would request the highway dept. to put up no parking signs on the hwy. Molly read the code for CUP can’t request again for 12 months. Scott Morgan made the motion to follow recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the CUP, second by Mike Lynch, all voted in favor to deny the request. Chris Sandquist has not gotten details to the board about final process to pass new Land Division Ordinance. DR442 work should start this month. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Mike Lynch and Tom Davis road issue was discussed. No resolution yet. Scott Morgan said Speed limit signs could be put around the corner of Kirkwood. Scott moved to designate the corner around 206th street and into Kirkwood Road a rural residential district, and post it accordingly at 35 MPH. Second by Mike, motion carried with all in favor. Tami lane residences concerned about 35 MPH signs. Wants the signs off, road is bad, dust or mud and washboard. Board agreed to remove the signs. Road report: Ron had the county chloride the roads again will be grading now that it has rained. Will blacktop and curb and gutter the township driveway while Victory Drive is being done. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:04 PM. August meeting will be held on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 8-10-21 The August 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Aug. 10, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. Planner report. Mike Lynch agreed to be on the PC. Motion made by Scott Morgan to have Mike Lynch serve, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried. The USS Peach Solar request for a CUP for a solar field was presented by Molly. Staff report had 26 recommendations given to the board and are attached. The PC recommended in favor as per the staff recommendations. David Watts, USS Peach rep stated the pipelines no longer have any concerns. After discussion, motion made by Mike Lynch to recommend approval subject to the 26 staff report recommendations, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion approved with all board members in favor. Wolfe annexation request was reviewed by the board. Legal is attached to the paper minutes. 58.3 acres total. Motion was made by Scott Morgan to approve the annexation, second by Mike Lynch. Motion carried with all board members in favor. Dale Aukee explained a Great River Energy replacement power line down Pohl Road from the substation on 200th Street and down Pohl Road south of the township line. Discussed the route and line location. A letter will be given to the board to confirm the road will be repaired to original condition. More information and meetings will be held in the future. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Board still reviewing new Land Division Ordinance, when done, they will contact Chris Sandquist with any changes and get the ordinance finalized. DR442 work should be close to done. 199th street moved over, guard rail by Bill Phelps is done. Road report: couple of culverts still need replacement, mowing ditches now. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. September meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk 9-15-2021 Scott Morgan moved to approve the new Mankato Township Land Division Ordinance. Second by Dan Rotchadl. Motion carried with all in favor. Mankato Township Land Division Ordinance The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Mankato ordains: ARTICLE 1. - IN GENERALSection 1.1. Title of chapter. This chapter shall be known as the Land Division Ordinance of Mankato Township, and will be referred to in this chapter as "this Chapter. " Section 1.2. Purpose, scope and statutory authorization. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority contained in Minn. Stats. Ch. 462. The rules and regulations governing division of land contained in this chapter shall apply within Mankato Township. Section 1.3. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Administrative Land Split. A change in property description of land that is approved by the Land Use Administrator without public hearings. (See Article 4.) Adjoining. Means adjacent, bordering, touching, or contiguous. If two (2) lots are separated by a public right-of-way, they shall not be deemed to be adjacent. Agent. Someone who is authorized to act for or in place of another; a representative. Block. Means a tract of land consisting of one or more lots, identified on a recorded Plat by a number as identified on the Plat, and bounded by plat boundaries, public ways, outlots, parks or bodies of water. Buildable Lot. A Parcel of Record, or other lot, tract or parcel recorded with the Blue Earth County Land Records department that meets the requirements of the Code and which has an access to an improved and maintained road. An Outlot is not a Buildable Lot for residential purposes, but may have agricultural or recreational facilities or structures placed on it. Code. The Mankato Township Zoning Ordinance, as now existing or amended. Conveyance. The legal process of transferring property from one owner to another. Easement. A grant by an owner of an interest in land for a specific use by persons other than the owner. Lot. A portion of real property within a Plat. Major Subdivision. A division of land requiring review as outlined in the formal platting process of Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances. (See Article 4.) Metes and bounds. A description of real property which is not described solely by reference to a Lot or Block shown on a map, or a Government Lot, but is described by starting at a known point and describing the bearing and distance of the lines forming the boundaries of the property, or which delineates a fractional portion of a section, Government Lot, or area by described lines or portions. Minor Subdivision. A division of land requiring review as outlined in the Administrative Land Split process set forth in Article 3 of this Chapter. Outlot. A remnant tract of land within a Plat which may, at a future date, be further divided for development purposes, or any Lot that does not comply with local ordinances. Within a Plat, Outlots shall be identified by alphabetical designation beginning with the letter "A". Residential land development permits for Outlots will not be issued until the Outlot has been granted development authority by the Township Board via re-platting or other required processes or approvals. Land development permits may be issued for agricultural or recreational development on Outlots upon compliance with the other relevant Code requirements and processes. Parcel. A Lot, Outlot, Government Lot, Plat, metes and bounds, registered land survey, auditor's plat, tax parcel, or other accepted means of description of real property which has been, or could be, recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department. Parcel of Record. means a Lot, Government Lot, Plat, metes and bounds, registered land survey, auditor's plat, or other accepted means of description of real property which has been recorded in the County Land Records department as of October 1, 2021. Plat. A delineation of a survey drawn to scale showing all essential data pertaining to the location and boundaries of individual parcels of land subdivided into Blocks, Lots, Outlots Streets and public ways. (See Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances for specifics regarding Plats.) Recreational Land. Land intended for open space or recreational activities that do not require additional land development. Right-of-way. The land covered by a Street, or land dedicated for public use or for certain private uses, such as land over which a power line passes. Subdivider. Any person proceeding under this Chapter to effect a division of land for themselves or for another. ARTICLE 2. - APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENTSection 2.1. Administration. This Chapter shall be administered by the Mankato Township Board. The Mankato Township Land Use Administrator shall provide assistance to the Township Board. The Land Use Administrator shall be responsible for implementation of the regulations of this Chapter. Section 2.2. Limitations on Conveyances. No conveyance of a Parcel resulting in a Major Subdivision, as defined in this Chapter, shall be recorded unless the Parcel to be conveyed is platted. Land development permits will be withheld for buildings on Parcels which have been conveyed by metes and bounds descriptions in violation of this Chapter, and the Township, County, or other responsible road authority may refuse to take over, improve, repair, or maintain streets or roads serving such parcels. Section 2.3. Application to Land Divisions. Divisions of a Parcel of Record as of October 1, 2021, are subject to this Chapter. Section 2.4. Modifications or Alterations to Plats. Any change or alteration within a recorded Plat, including a change in Lot Lines due to a realignment or alteration of a dedicated roadway shall be done by re-platting. The vacation of well and utility easements shall be exempt from this requirement unless an exception outline in Section 2.6 applies. Section 2.5. Enforcement. A person violating any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each and every day in which the violation continues is a new and separate violation. A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine and/or by imprisonment as established in Minn. Stats. 609.09(3) (1992), or as thereafter amended. Section 2.6. Platting exceptions; determination. Parcels of land may be divided without going through the formal platting process only if they qualify for the Administrative Land Split process described in Article 3. ARTICLE 3. ADMINISTRATIVE LAND SPLITS. Section 3.1. — Administrative Land Splits. Certain Parcels may be split administratively in any of zoning district for the purposes stated below if the requirements of this Article are met. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to approve Administrative Land Splits. An Administrative Land Split shall only be approved if the split does not require creation or altering of any public road right-of-way and any Parcel created by the land split is in compliance with the minimum standards of the district in which it is located. 3.1.1. Minor Subdivisions. Land that is being split to create Parcels for a new residential building site with or without any existing residential building site may be allowed if the property has building eligibilities in compliance with the Mankato Township Land Use Ordinance. 3.1.2. Existing Agricultural, Mining, or Recreational Uses. Existing Agricultural, Industrial, Mining, or Recreational uses as of October 1, 2021, may be split from a Parcel through the Administrative Land Split process if located within a Light or Heavy Industry, Agricultural, or Conservation District. 3.1.3 Agricultural or Recreational land splits. Land that is being split for agricultural or recreational purposes may be allowed if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a residential building site is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. 3.1.4. Septic drain field split. Land that is being split to create an area for the installation of a septic drain field, meeting MPCA and Blue Earth County requirements, to service one or more neighboring properties, may be allowed if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a residential building site is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. 3.1.5. Public or public service purposes. Land that is being split to create an area for public or public service purposes, such as for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources public water accesses, parks, public utility facilities such as pipeline or power line service buildings, radio or telephone communication towers, or other similar nonresidential purposes. 3.1.6 Division of a Parcel of Record between adjoining Owners. Owners of adjoining Parcels of Record may split adjoining Parcels of Record solely for the purpose of adjusting boundary lines between adjoining properties, if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a new residential building site and the deed restriction is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. Section 3.2. Administrative Land Split procedures. The following documents shall be provided as a part of the Administrative Land Split procedure unless waived by the Land Use Administrator. Failure to provide the necessary documents will result in the inability to create a legal land division according to this Chapter.
3.2.1.1 ISTS Written Report. When the land split is for residential or other development purposes, a written report, prepared by an MPCA licensed individual sewage treatment systems designer, which shows the location of two sites suitable for on-site sewage treatment drain fields for each Parcel. The report shall include site evaluation and preliminary ISTS design based on the proposed use of the lot. Minimum design shall be based on Blue Earth County and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards. 3.2.1.2 Water. Indicate the type of water supply system and proposed locations for all wells, whether individual private wells, shared private wells or public community water supply wells. 3.2.4.3 Topographic Map. Topographic map of the area showing bluff or bluff impact zone must be clearly indicated. Contour lines shall indicate the toe and top of any bluffs present. 3.2.4.4 Elevations. Water elevations of adjoining lakes and rivers at the date of the survey and their approximate high and low water elevations. All elevations shall refer to the established United States Survey and/or United States Geodetic Survey Datum. 3.2.4.5 Hydrology. Waterways, watercourses, lakes and wetlands with ordinary high-water level and delineated floodway, floodplain, and flood fringe zones. Wetland boundaries, when determined to be necessary by county staff based upon aerial photo, National Wetland Inventory (NWI), soil, and topographic map review. 3.2.4.6 Easements. Proposed easements for drainage, slope protection, flood protection, and protection of wetlands and water bodies, including stormwater storage areas, if necessary. 3.2.4.7 High Water Elevation. When the land split borders a lake or river a survey line shall be established at an elevation a minimum of four feet above the ordinary high-water elevation of the lake or river. 3.2.4.8 Evidence of Ownership. Evidence of ownership or a legal interest in the property. That may be a title opinion by a practicing attorney-at-law, or a Title Insurance Commitment from a licensed title insurance company. When the title opinion or title commitment identifies existing liens on the property, a lien release shall be prepared and executed prior to the Administrative Lot Split being recorded. 3.2.4.9 Road Authority Approval. Written approval from the appropriate road authority (Township, County, State) of a private or public means of access to a public right of way for each parcel. 3.3. Review of Administrative Land Split Application. Upon submission of all required documents, the Land Use Administrator shall review the proposed land split for compliance with all applicable ordinances. If the Administrative Land Split is compliant, a document evidencing it, with the survey attached, where required, shall be recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department. If the Administrative Land Split is not compliant, all documents shall be returned to the applicant, and the reasons for non-compliance shall be stated in writing to the applicant. 3.3.1 When a land split is between adjacent property owners to change boundary lines or to otherwise transfer property between adjacent property owners, the parcel created must be combined with existing parcels. 3.3.2 When a land split is not for residential or other development purposes the Land Use Administrator may waive the requirement to provide all of the application material required in Section 3.2 but shall require that the newly created parcel have a deed restriction recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department identifing the Parcel as not buildable. ARTICLE 4. PLATSSection 4.1. Major Subdivision - Plat required. The determination of when a Plat is required shall be based upon existing and proposed land divisions within each individual quarter-quarter section. A Plat is required if a land division is proposed in a given quarter-quarter section which would result in the creation of three or more Parcels for new residential development. The platting procedures of Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances shall be followed when platting land in Mankato Township, including, but not limited to application procedures, development standards, street requirements, and related improvements as of the date of the application. 4.1.1. Platting for New Development. Pursuant to the Orderly Annexation Agreement between Mankato Township and the Cites of Mankato, Skyline and Eagle Lake, urban, non-farm development within Orderly Annexation Areas I and Il is prohibited, including but not limited to the subdivision of property for new residential development, except as permitted by the terms of the Orderly Annexation Agreement. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Attest: Summary of Town of Mankato Land Division OrdinanceThis ordinance describes the process for the subdivision of land within the boarders of the Town of Mankato. Article I defines terms used in the ordinance. Article Il sets forth how the ordinance is to be applied, administered and enforced. Article Ill provides for an administration land split process for certain minor types of land subdivision which will not require board of supervisor's action. Article IV provides for a process for major land subdivisions which will require board of supervisor's action. NOTICEA printed copy of the complete text of the Town of Mankato Land Division Ordinance is available for inspection by anyone from the Town Clerk or the complete text is accessible and printable on the Town of Mankato's website at www.mankatotownship.org. MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 9-15-21 The September 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Sept. 15, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. Planner report. Land Division Ordinance was discussed. The Twp Atty Chris Sandquist wrote up a new ordinance like Blue Earth County. Molly Westman explained the basics of the ordinance. Scott moved to approve the new Mankato Township Land Division Ordinance. Second by Dan Rotchadl. Motion carried with all in favor. The summary notice was also moved to approve by Scott, second by Dan and the summary was approved with all in favor. The Clerk will publish the new ordinance as per attorney’s direction. Discussed cost for applications – decided on $100 cost for lot division requests. Discussed the new MS4 agreement. No concerns. Dan Rotchadl will sign the agreement and get it back to the city. Tami Lane residents came with a petition for improvements. Dave Turner said there was a lot of dust in the road this year. Wanted to know if better rock, chemicals, or grading could help. Open to working with the township, not looking to blacktopping now. The board will get an engineer out to look at the situation. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Road report: discussed road materials, no decision. Some signs to get up. Ron will be retiring July 29, 2022, board will get thinking about replacement. Discussed Raven Rock Road and some of Sleepy Hollow Road that the roads may need some repairs or whatever. Board will have to look at it. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. October meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Planning Commission will be at 6:00. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 10-20-21 The October 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Oct.20, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the Sept. meeting were approved as sent. Planner report: Planning Staff read the request for a CUP to allow for the construction of a new driveway in the bluff impact zone from JD Properties Holdings, part of the easterly half of the SE Qtr of the NE Qtr of Section 8, twp 108 N, Range 267 West, Blue Earth County. R430908279006. Planning Commission recommended approval. Scott moved to approve the CUP as per the Staff recommendations, second by Mike and motion carried with all in favor. Annexation requested from owner Mike Drummer for 151.34 acres located at Madison Ave. and Hwy 12, the old Groh farm. Discussed. Scott moved to approve, second by Mike, all in favor. Ron will be done July 29, 2022. Board is looking at options. Tom Davis asked Scott if board would still be involved with labor to repair road by his home. Board agreed but wanted to see what would be done. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Roads are in good shape. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. November meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov.17, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Planning Commission may be at 6:30 if needed. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 11-17-21 The November 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Nov.17, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the October meeting were approved as sent. Planner report: The board reviewed an application to run a race, part of which would be on a township road, for a Boy Scout fund raiser. The Board approved it as long as they supervise it and do it as required by law. Dan Rotchadl talked to County about having our road maintenance person once Ron retires. They are discussing how it may work. Dan Rotchadl and Ron Cords talked to Joe Koberowski about the township road- Indian Creek Road, and Joe claims the road is his and can block it off. Dan said he does not own the road. Township hopes the county and city will work it out. Scott Morgan has some cost estimates started on Tami Lane and Sleepy Hollow. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Roads are all good. Have to keep all bills for grader accident repair and costs. Township road by Kibbles subdivision is still torn up, city has to get in shape. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. December meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 12-14-21 The December 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Dec.14, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. Planner Report- nothing new to report. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. The federal funds we got for recovery has to have some type of accounting for what we used it on. Dan Rotchadl listened to an explanation on how to do it and will follow up on it. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Scott Morgan has some cost estimates started on Tami Lane and Sleepy Hollow, no resolution so far. Roads are all good. Looking at replacement options for Ron when he retires. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. January meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 1-11-22 The January 2022 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Jan.11, 2022. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent. Planner Report- nothing new to report. Zarn put a field road in, planner is working with him on it. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Meadow Woods project done last year, motion made by Dan second Scott to approve final payment for road work. Motion carried with all in favor. ARAF funds we got are less restrictive for us to use. Board will look into another grant. Roads are all good. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7: 25 PM. February meeting will be held on Wed. Feb. 23, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Board of Audit 2-23-22 at 5:00 PM Discussed the reorganizational meeting being in middle of March. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 2-23-22 The Feb. meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 2-23-22. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid Board approved the payment to WW for the final payment for Red Oak Subdivision improvements. Clerk report: none Planning report: VARIANCE REQUEST FROM TIMOTHY AND LISA SEIFERT TO REDUCE THE STRUCTURE SETBACK FROM THE CROWN OF THE DITCH FROM SEVENTYFIVE (75) FEET TO THREE POINT TWO (3.2) FEET, AND TO REDUCE THE DITCH BUFFER SETBACK FROM SIXTEEN AND A HALF (16.5) FEET TO THREE POINT TWO (3.2) FEET. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 108 RANGE 26 W OF THE 5TH P.M. 5 ACRES (58989 211TH LN, BLUE EARTH COUNTY PID R430914300006 ). Mike moved to app. Second by Mike all in favor. Board discussed the redistricting for elections due to the 2020 census. Mankato Township is now in three districts, and is proposed to be in four Precincts. These were reviewed and discussed. The board passed Resolution #1 to establish the precincts and election boundaries of the voting precincts. Resolution #2 for the polling place, and dan scott 2nd.scott mike second, 2 Discussed Davis/Lynch road issue, they are progressing with the location of the roadway. Scott Morgan will check on the program for funding of township projects that may have conservation funding needs. Zarn request presented, asking for the township to vacate roadway. Dan Rotchadl is against given up an access to the river for public use. The board decided to keep, Dan moved to keep the right-of-way, mike second, Scott abstained. Motion carried Scott explained the Indian Creek Road has no trespassing signs up by Joe Koberoski. Township claims it as a public road, Joe says it is his and has posted it. Scott Morgan will inform the township attorney. Road report, all in good shape. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Annual meeting, March 8th 7:00 pm, Reorganizational meeting will be held March 23, 2022, at 5:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 4-20-22 The April meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Mike Lynch at 7:00 PM on 4-20-22. Board members present: Scott Morgan, and Mike Lynch. Minutes from the March meeting were approved as sent. Bids for rock and gravel were opened. R & E Enterprises bid on all items. Scott moved to approve, second by Mike, motion carried to accept the bids. Treasurer’s report given by Dan Fogal, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Clerk report: none Planning report: Request of Wayne Goebel to bring in fill for a new driveway in excess of 50 cubic yards. The subject property is described as that part of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 32 Township 108N Range 26W (19579 Monks Avenue, Blue Earth County PID R430932300010 . Request information from staff is attached with recommendations. Mike moved to application subject to the recommendations by the planner. Second by Scott all in favor. Two annexation requests to the city of Mankato were heard. Wempen property on 2601 Adams Street, and Keenan property at 1036 Thompson Ravine Road. Board reviewed and approved with all in favor. Scott discussed the Indian Creek Road has no trespassing signs up by Joe Koberoski, township attorney will be talking with the city in regard to next steps. Discussed Sleepy Hollow addition roads and the assessment costs involved. Road report, all in good shape. River Hills Court road has an arrow pointing into the owners driveway, would like the road sign changed to dead end sign, Ron will work on it. Mike Jensen asked about the seal coating job in Stoney Creek as there are new cracks in the blacktop. Ron said they are stress cracks and Pearson Brothers will take a look at them. He asked about dust control on 200th Street, chloride or oil or blacktop. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 5-18-22 The May meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on 5-18-22. Board members present: Dan, Scott Morgan, and Mike Lynch. Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent. Annexation of 1034 Thompson Ravine Road was presented and discussed, and then approved with all board members voting in favor. Treasurer’s report given by Dan Fogal, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Bob Meyer of Blue Earth County explained that the county is looking at 76 acres of Ballards land at the corner of Stoltzman road and 200th street. Explained their planned use of the site for new public works facility and will have to annex the land to the city of Mankato. Clerk report: none Discussed the road description and to dedicate new road Scott moved to approve resolution accepting dedication of land for a town road, contingent on a correction of the description, second by Dan, Scott and Dan voted in favor with Mike abstaining from voting. Joe Koberoski and Indian Creek Road was discussed, township attorney drafted letter with an order to Abate. Steve was before the board asking about the creek by his place. Said the south side of bridge is being undercut. Four to five trees have died in the waterway on his side of creek, concerned they will block the creek. Board will look at it. ARAP report has not been filled in. Board will figure out what to spend it on. Road report, all in good shape. Ron wants to keep phone. Road survey will be done on June 7th 2022 starting at 5:00 PM. Board will post the job description. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM. 6-15-22 7:00 PM next meeting. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD 6-15-22 The Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Wed. 6-15-22 at the Mankato Twp Hall, board members present Dan Rotchadl, Mike Lynch,and Scott Morgan. Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and approved as written. Work not started on end of Lynch’s road. Joe Koberoski was before the board to watch the board in action.Scott said the attorneys are discussing the issues, no updates. The board discussed road work.Road survey was done on the 7th.. The Treasurer’s report was given and accepted as given.Bills were read by the Clerk and approved to be paid. Discussed hiring of Ron’s replacement. Two were interviewed. Sam Phelps will be offered the job. Motion made by Mike to hire Sam, second by Scott, all board members were in favor. Next Board meeting will be July 20,2022, at 7:00PM, at the twp hall. Will have a retirement party for Ron last week of July. Being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 7-20-22 The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Dan Rotchadl at 7:10 PM on 7-20-22. Board members present: Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from June meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Request for a CUP from Tom Davis for a new home in a C-2 zone . Approved by the PC subject to planner recommendations, with the addition that the total property would not allow a second building site. Scott moved to approve the application subject to the recommendations by the planner listed in the attached report. Second by Dan, all in favor. Motion carried. Second planning request was from Chad and Danica Gessner for a CUP for breeding cats in an ag district. Request was read by the planner. Planner recommended in favor subject to conditions listed in the attached report. Dan moved to approve, second by Scott, motion carried with all in favor. Lots of building permits have been issued, roof repairs. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Road report, all in good shape. Tom Davis will have to have dust control on the road when he does hauling /construction. Neilson blacktopping will do crack and blacktop repair for $6,000. Will have a retirement party for Ron. Next month meeting will be on Aug. 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM. After the Aug.9th election the board will have to canvass the results of the election, clerk will contact the board. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk |
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